watt make

[paddydog 0]

dose any one no watt make of air rifle this is the only markings i can find on it , says original 45 . now the gun must be at least 25 years old . its a side lever and says its made in germany .

cheers

Edited September 29, 2007 by paddydog

[bill88 6]

Its a Diana mate,good tool in its time.

[Big bald beautiful 1,231]

heavy and best run at 18-20ft lbs but as said a good gun in there day

[paddydog 0]

cheers lads , seams to be a hell of a kick of it , bought that 25 years ago second hand for £20 just got some info on it from RWS .its the modle 52 with a beech stock . and 1100 ft/sec , watt would that be in ft/pb

 

The RWS Model 52 has all the action of the 48 air rifle with added features of a Monte Carlo beech hardwood stock, checkering in the grip and forearm for added control, and a sculpted cheek piece. With an inch longer length of pull than the Model 48, the Model 52 side lever is popular among air gunners who want the best of all worlds—affordability, power, and accuracy.

[Big bald beautiful 1,231]

its running at fac levels then

[targa 5]

its running at fac levels then

 

1100ft/sec barracuda 10.3 grain (.177) gives over 27ftlbs

more realistic for this gun with that ammo: 850ft/sec. gives 16.5ftlbs

[ChrisJones 7,975]

Interesting thread. I hope it's in a lockable cabinet.

Edited September 30, 2007 by ChrisJones

[marko 30]

brings back memories that does i had one in the -s what a gun for a young lad i didnt miss much with it and it was in 177 great bargain for you they are very hard to get hold of these days.

[mole catcher 1]

few yrs back i had an modle 52 with thumb hole walnut stock, slightly higher than 12ft lbs after i fitted a new spring. it was a real sod for letting me down after that. the little cast fitting on the side of the sliding breach broke twice, and at 16 quid a time was a pain. then the cocking arm broke at the point the pin goes through it so i droped the spring back out of it and ground it down a little to get it at 11.45 ft lbs and it was very accurate as well as smooth to shoot. very nice gun to own and i got plenty of pleasure from it.